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Rampant Portugal Thrash Sweden Without Cristiano Ronaldo | Football News
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Rampant Portugal Thrash Sweden Without Cristiano Ronaldo | Football News

[ad_1] Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United hitman, 39, was rested by Martinez but his team strolled to an easy victory regardless in Guimaraes. Rafael Leao, Matheus Nunes and Bruno Fernandes all struck for the rampant hosts in the first half. Bruma and Goncalo Ramos added to Portugal's tally after the break, while Sweden attackers Viktor Gyokeres and Gustaf Nilsson netted at the other end."I really liked the commitment and very good spirit," said Martinez, who has 11 wins from 11 matches at the helm.However the Spanish coach was not impressed with conceding twice."It's a friendly, but I didn't like giving two goals away in the ...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Girlfriend Wears Dress Inspired By His Manchester United Jersey – Pic Goes Viral | Football News
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Girlfriend Wears Dress Inspired By His Manchester United Jersey – Pic Goes Viral | Football News

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez© X (formerly Twitter)Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez wore a dress inspired by his Manchester United jersey on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week on Friday. Rodriguez took to the ramp for athleisure brand Vetements and her dress even had a special message from Ronaldo himself. Ronaldo had signed the front of the dress addressed to Vetements and on the back, it said "to the love of his life" with the sign "Gio x Vetements." The pictures caused quite a stir among football fans and it has already gone viral on social media with many users commenting on the love between the two.Earlier, Saudi Arabia's football governing body on Thursday suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one game over a gesture h...
Cristiano Ronaldo Turns 39: Staggering Records, Accomplishments Of Portuguese Legend | Football News
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Cristiano Ronaldo Turns 39: Staggering Records, Accomplishments Of Portuguese Legend | Football News

[ad_1] The legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo who is also often called as the 'greatest footballer of all time' will celebrate his 39th birthday on Monday. Each day Ronaldo proves that age is just a number. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is the perfect epitome of 'ageing like a fine wine.' Cristiano was born in Madeira on February 5, 1985, and had a tough childhood, as he used to clean streets to earn money for his family. However, the difficulties he faced in his early life did not divert him from becoming the best footballer in the world. CR7 started his footballing ca...
“Next Year I Will Try To Do It Again”: Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Target For Himself | Football News
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“Next Year I Will Try To Do It Again”: Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Target For Himself | Football News

[ad_1] Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo had a stupendous 2023 as he ended the year after becoming the world's top goal-scorer. Following the landmark, the Portuguese superstar said that he will try to achieve it again next year. In 2023, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 54 goals for his country and his current club, Al Nassr. English striker Harry Kane stood in second place with 52 for his country and newly joined club Bayern Munich. PSG and French attacker Kylian Mbappe scored 52 goals. Meanwhile, City and Norwegian striker Erling Halaand placed 50 goals.While speaking to the Saudi media outlet SSC Sports, Ronaldo said that he was very happy to achieve the milestone and help his club and country."I'm very happy, it was a good year for me as an individual and as a collective...
Italy And Spain To Meet In Euro 2024 Group Stage, England Handed Kind Draw | Cricket News
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Italy And Spain To Meet In Euro 2024 Group Stage, England Handed Kind Draw | Cricket News

[ad_1] Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents. Gareth Southgate's much-fancied England side will meet Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the tournament's opening game on June 14 in Munich. Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will also face Croatia and Albania in Group B.Spain, victors over Italy in the final of Euro 2012, will take on 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia in their opening match in Berlin on June 15.Italy were always likely to face a difficult draw after being placed in the bottom pot based on their results ...
“NASA Sets Cristiano Ronaldo’s Diet Plan”: Ex-Pakistan Cricket Board Chief’s Claim Viral | Cricket News
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“NASA Sets Cristiano Ronaldo’s Diet Plan”: Ex-Pakistan Cricket Board Chief’s Claim Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored 10 goals in Portugal's EURO 2024 qualifying campaign.© AFPFormer Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has made a shocking claim that star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's diet plan is curated by scientists from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Ronaldo is famous for his exemplary fitness across. Even star India batter Virat Kohli, who has also inspired a generation of cricketers with his fitness, has also praised the star footballer for his same. At 38 years of age, Ronaldo continues to compete with the best players of the current generation.However, Ramiz's remark on Ronaldo has now gone viral on social media."Ronaldo's ki jo diet plan hai vo NASA ke scientists set karte hain (Ronaldo's diet plan is curated by scientists at N...
Portugal Notch 10th Straight Win, Serbia Qualify For Euro 2024 | Football News
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Portugal Notch 10th Straight Win, Serbia Qualify For Euro 2024 | Football News

[ad_1] Portugal finished their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 100-percent record by beating Iceland 2-0 on Sunday, after Serbia booked their place at next year's finals in Germany and Romelu Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium. Bruno Fernandes and Ricardo Horta netted the goals for Roberto Martinez's Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo not on the scoresheet, to end with 10 wins from 10 matches in Group J. The 2016 winners will be among the favourites for the title in what could be the 38-year-old Ronaldo's last major tournament.Slovakia finished eight points behind Portugal in the second qualifying place after a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.Luxembourg, who will head into the play-offs, were a further five points adrift after closing out an impressive group-stage show...
Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Two As Portugal Thrash Bosnia And Herzegovina | Football News
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Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Two As Portugal Thrash Bosnia And Herzegovina | Football News

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Roberto Martinez's relentless Portugal thrashed Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-0 on Monday in Euro 2024 qualifying. Portugal, who booked their place at the tournament in Germany next summer with a win over Slovakia last Friday, continued their superb form under the Spanish coach with their eighth victory in eight games since he arrived. Ronaldo netted his 126th and 127th Portugal goals, further extending his record as the top all-time men's international goalscorer.Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes added the third before Barcelona duo Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix joined in the fun, all before half-time.Bosnia, led by veteran target-man Edin Dzeko, languish fifth and can no longer progress from the group, after Slovakia beat Luxembourg 1-0.Bosnia have t...
Cristiano Ronaldo Double Seals Euro 2024 Qualification For Portugal | Football News
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Cristiano Ronaldo Double Seals Euro 2024 Qualification For Portugal | Football News

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal edged a 3-2 thriller against Slovakia in Porto on Friday to book their place at Euro 2024. Ronaldo scored a first-half penalty and a second half tap-in as the Portuguese made it seven wins from seven matches in Group J. They have 21 points which ensures them a top two finish. "Cristiano Ronaldo is having a great time, playing a lot of minutes and scoring a lot of goals for his club," said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez."He has a lot of experience with the national team and he's a reference point for young players."Slovakia are eight points back in second, two ahead of Luxembourg who they play on Monday.Portugal got off to a flying start when Ramos rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes' cross in the eighth minute, heading the ball down and...